How to travel from Arles to Montpellier, France

The distance between Arles and Montpellier is around 80km (50 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 53min.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Arles to Montpellier by train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Montpellier Saint-Roch.

  • Duration1h 5m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €18($18)
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Montpellier.

  • Duration53min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €230($230)
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Taxi Grès

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Drive

Drive to Montpellier.

  • Duration53min
  • Distance80km (50 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arles and Montpellier

There are several options for getting from Arles to Montpellier by train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €18 ($18) and will take around 1h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 53min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €230 ($230).

The distance between Arles and Montpellier is around 80km (50 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 61km (38 miles)

It takes around 1h 5m to get from Arles and Montpellier by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 53min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Arles to Montpellier is to take a taxi which takes around 53min and will set you back approx €230 ($230).

The cheapest way to travel between Arles and Montpellier, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €18 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Arles and Montpellier. It typically takes around 1h 5m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Arles and Montpellier with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 1h 5m.

SNCF run train services between Arles and Montpellier. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 1h 5m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Arles and Montpellier. We recommend that you take a taxi to Montpellier. instead which will take 53min.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arles to Montpellier. We recommend that you take the train to Montpellier Saint-Roch. instead which will take 1h 5m.

The closest major airport to Montpellier is Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) (MPL) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Montpellier. Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) and Mazamet Airport (DCM) (DCM) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Arles and Montpellier. The distance is around 80km (50 miles) by road and it will take around 53min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arles to Montpellier is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 5m and will usually cost around €18 ($18).

How do I get from Arles to Montpellier

Compare travel optionsbetween Arles and Montpellier

Transport options from Arles to Montpellier
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 5m
€18($18)
every 4 hours90km (56 miles)
Taxi
53min
€230($230)
on demand80km (50 miles)
Drive
53min
€11($11)
on demand80km (50 miles)

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Airports near Montpellier

The following major airports near Montpellier offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

MPL
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Montpellier
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
110km (68 miles) from Montpellier
DCM
Mazamet Airport (DCM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
128km (80 miles) from Montpellier